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Here you will find listed the sheet music currently available for string quartet. Click on a title for more information. You can listen or view samples in Mp3 or PDF format. If you would like to purchase any string quartet arrangements, please visit the 'order' page.
We will be adding new pieces on a regular basis, so please come back soon! |
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Title: Funeral March of a Marionette Composer: Gounod
Level: Intermediate This well-known piece was used as the theme tune for 'Hitchcock Presents'. |
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Title: Theme from violin concerto, 2nd mvt. Composer: Mendelssohn
Level: Intermediate This timeless melody is arranged in an abbreviated version of the movement. |
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Title: Liberty Bell Composer: J P Sousa
Level: Intermediate This Sousa march was used as the theme music for 'Monty Python's Flying Circus'. |
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Title: Por Una Cabeza (Tango) Composer: Gardel
Level: Intermediate One of the most famous tango pieces, used to great effect in the film 'Scent of a Woman'. |
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Title: She Composer: Charles Aznavour
Level: Intermediate This great pop ballad was covered by Elvis Costello for the film 'Notting Hill' |
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Title: Love Me Tender Composer: Poulton
Level: Intermediate Based on an old American theme called Aura Lee, Love me Tender was a big hit for Elvis. This version starts slow but gets lively, jazzy and syncopated towards the end. |
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Title: Canon in D Composer: Pachelbel
Level: Intermediate This evergreen is a must-have for any quartet. Very popular as music for the bride's entrance, but great for any occasion! |
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Title: Where e'er you walk Composer: Handel
Level: Intermediate This serene operatic aria is perfect for use at civil weddings. |
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Title: sway / cherry pink Composer: Pablo Beltran
Level: Intermediate Two latin classics with that 'mambo' feel. They are arranged as a medley but can easily be played as 2 shorter pieces. |
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Title: Double Vln Concerto, 2nd Mvt. Composer: JS Bach
Level: Easy/Intermediate One of Bach's most sublime movements, specially adapted for quartet. |
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Title: La Bamba Composer: Traditional Mexican
Level: Intermediate La Bamba is a great party song which bounces along merrily. Although made famous by Ritchie Valens and later Los Lobos, it's actually an old, traditional Mexican song. |
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Title: Unforgettable Composer: Nat King Cole
Level: Intermediate Nat King Cole's classic romantic ballad, with great jazzy harmonies. |
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Title: Nimrod Composer: Elgar
Level: Easy/Intermediate The noble adagio from the Enigma Variations. Quintessential Elgar! |
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Title: La Cumparsita Composer: Rodriguez
Level: Intermediate The original tango... must be played with a rose between your teeth! |
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Title: Rialto Ripples Composer: Gershwin
Level: Intermediate A lively, infectious tune by Gershwin. Originally a piano piece, it works fine for quartet! |
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Title: The Easy Winners Composer: Scott Joplin
Level: Intermediate A classic Joplin rag with a catchy theme. |
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Title: That's Amore Composer: Harry Warren
Level: Intermediate A wonderful song made famous by Dean Martin. A great sing-a-long number for weddings. |
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Title: Pulcinella Overture Composer: Pergolesi / Stravinsky
Level: Intermediate This fantastic Baroque piece is Stravinsky's take on Pergolesi - with a very famous melody. This version is nearer to Pergolesi's original as most of Stravinsky's dissonances have been left out. A Great processional wedding piece! |
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Title: Annie's Song Composer: John Denver
Level: Intermediate This beautiful song translates very well into quartet form with all parts having lots of melodic interest. |
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Title: Gilbert & Sullivan Medley Composer: A Sullivan
Level: Intermediate Includes 6 of the best-known G&S themes, such as '3 little maids', 'I am the very model..' and 'Take a pair of sparkling eyes'. |
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Title: March Militaire Composer: Schubert
Level: Intermediate A lively march with central trio section. |
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Title: Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves (Nabucco) Composer: Verdi
Level: Intermediate This stirring chorus contains one of opera's most memorable melodies, "Va, Pensiero..." |
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Title: Annen Polka Composer: J Strauss
Level: Intermediate A delicately poised polka, full of Viennese grace and charm. |
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Title: 'Pizzicato' from Sylvia Composer: Delibes
Level: Intermediate This sprightly ballet piece rivals the Pizzicato Polka as the most famous pizzicato piece! |
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Title: Clog Dance from 'La Fil Mal Gardee' Composer: Herold
Level: Intermediate An infectious, quirky piece from Herold's classic ballet. |
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Title: El Choclo (Tango) Composer: Villoldo
Level: Intermediate An authentic Argentian tango - passionate and red-blooded! |
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Title: Waltz from 'Swan Lake' Composer: Tchaikovsky
Level: Intermediate The famous Waltz from Tchaikovsky's score for 'Swan Lake' is one of the most memorable pieces of ballet music ever written. It is arranged here in a slightly abridged version. |
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Title: Dance of the Cygnets Composer: Tchaikovsky
Level: Intermediate Another classic piece of ballet music from 'Swan Lake'. |
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Title: Wonderful World Composer: Theile/Weiss
Level: Easy Louis Armstrong's big hit is exquisite in its simplicity. |
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Title: Washington Post Composer: Sousa
Level: Intermediate A stirring Sousa march with great catchy melodies. |
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Title: 'Pie Jesu' from the Requiem Composer: G. Faure
Level: Intermediate Faure's solemn, haunting piece is very apt for memorial concerts or funerals. |
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Title: Mazurka from 'Coppelia' Composer: Delibes
Level: Intermediate A lively, rustic mazurka with a well-known, infectious tune. |
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Title: Hungarian March Composer: Traditional, arr. Berlioz
Level: Intermediate This lively piece was famously arranged by Berlioz in 'The Damnation of Faust'. |
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Title: Love theme from Romeo & Juliet Composer: Tchaikovsky
Level: Intermediate One of the most romantic themes ever penned, arranged as a separate piece. |
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Title: Fur Elise Composer: Beethoven
Level: Intermediate Beethoven's famous piano miniature is always popular with the general public. |
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Title: Stars and Stripes Forever Composer: JP Sousa
Level: Intermediate This popular march tune is an instant toe-tapper. Known better by Brits as the football song 'Here we go, here we go, here we go'! |
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Title: Ave Verum Composer: Mozart
Level: Easy This beautiful choral piece is perfect for church services with its contemplative feel and sublime harmonies. |
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Title: Tomo y Obligo Composer: Gardel
Level: Intermediate Another great tango by the composer of 'Por Una Cabeza' |
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Title: Hernando's Hideaway/Light My Fire Composer: Ross/The Doors
Level: Intermediate The classic tango from 'The Pyjama Game' is here coupled with a fun latin pop version of the Door's classic. |
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Title: Habanera Composer: Ernesto Halffter
Level: Intermediate A beautiful, gentle habanera with a relaxed latin feel. |
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Title: Air from Suite in D Composer: JS Bach
Level: Easy Also known as Air on the G String, this is one of Bach's most famous themes. |
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Title: Eine Kliene Nachtmusik, 1st Mvt Composer: Mozart
Level: Intermediate Essential for any gigging quartet, Mozart's bold opening will capture everyone's attention and create that lively but sophisticated atmosphere. |
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Title: Eine Kliene Nachtmusik, 2nd Mvt Composer: Mozart
Level: Intermediate This 'Romance' is Mozart at his most charming and graceful. |
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Title: God Save the Queen (in USA, 'America' (My country 'tis of thee))Composer: Anon.
Level: Easy It's always good to have a copy of this in your repertoire. You never know when an occasion may call for it! |
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Title: The Star Spangled Banner Composer: John Stafford Smith?
Level: Easy Of use to quartets in the US, this arrangement is in the singable key of A major. |
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